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Jeep Grand Cherokee blower motor can kill defroster

NHTSA campaign 25V430000 · Reported 2025-06-26 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)

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An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

The blower motor — the fan that pushes air through the vents — can fail. If it quits, the defroster and defogger stop working, so you cannot clear fog or frost from the windshield. That leaves you looking through a clouded or iced-over window, and poor visibility makes a crash more likely. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal standard for windshield defrosting and defogging. A dealer will inspect the blower motor and replace it if needed, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to check whether your Jeep is covered. 2. Call your Jeep dealer, or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403, and give them recall number 49C. 3. Have the blower motor inspected and replaced if necessary — at no cost.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

Jeep — official Jeep recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-853-1403

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The blower motor may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to be inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Safety risk
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the blower motor, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 49C.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.